Busan festival calendar: 30 festivals through the year

OTHER TOUR is a travel company based in Busan. From the places introduced by Visit Busan, the city's tourism portal, we grouped the ones that sit in the same neighborhood or share a theme, so they work as a single day out.

Dates are shown as published by Busan City; those marked 'Last held' are from the previous edition. Please check each festival's official website for this year's dates. Confirmed dates for this month and next are covered in our 'Festivals & events' posts.

If any of these catch your eye, we can add them to our Busan Local 2-day trip. Just name the places in an inquiry and we will plan the route and transport.

Haeundae Polar Bear Festival, the Thrill of Icy-Cold MidwinterJan · 2026. 01. 17. ~ 01. 18. · 해운대북극곰축제 · Haeundae-gu · 47, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Haeundae Full Moon & Spa Festival on a Full Moon NightFeb · Last held 2025.2.12 · 해운대달맞이온천축제 · Haeundae-gu · 47, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Daejeo Tomato Festival, Where You Can Get Premium Tomatoes!Mar · March 21st ~ 22nd, 2026 · 대저토마토축제 · Gangseo-gu · (Gangseo Sports Park) 43, Cheyukgongwon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan
Samnak Cherry Blossom Festival, Cherishing Dreamlike MomentsMar · 2026. 03. 27. ~ 04. 12. · 낙동강 정원 벚꽃축제 · Sasang-gu · Nakdonggangbyeon Cherry Blossom Road and surrounding areas, Renecite Outdoor Stage
Taste the flavors of Gijang’s spring sea at the Gijang Seaweed Festival.Apr · Every April Differs by program (refer to · 기장미역다시마축제 · Gijang-gun · 43, Idong-gil, Ilgwang-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan
The transformation of Gijang anchovy at the Gijang Anchovy FestivalApr · 2026. 04. 24. ~ 04. 26. · 기장멸치축제 · Gijang-gun · Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, BusanOfficial website ↗
A spring flower blossoming in Korea and Japan through the Joseon Tongsinsa FestivalApr · Last held 2025.4.25. ~ 4.27. · 조선통신사축제 · Jung-gu · Yongdusan Park, 37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
Beer lovers! Come and visit the Centum Beer Festival!May · 2026.05.22. ~ 05.31. · 센텀맥주축제 · Haeundae-gu · 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Enjoy the colorful lotus lantern tunnel at the Samgwangsa Lotus Lantern FestivalMay · May 15–24, 2026 / Illuminations will be · 삼광사 연등축제 · Busanjin-gu · 77, Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Busan Lotus Lantern Festival: Experience the enchanting glow of delicate lightsMay · 2026. 05. 01 ~ 05. 17. · 부산연등회 · Busanjin-gu · Songsanghyeon Square 818, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan Busan Citizens Park 73, Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Written and photographed by travel writer Gwon Gang-hyeon
Aren’t you curious about what Eobang is? Then visit the Gwangalli Yellowtail FestivalJun · 2026. 06. 12. ~ 06. 14. · 광안리어방축제 · Suyeong-gu · 219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
Busan Food Film FestaJun · 2025. 6. 13. ~ 6. 15. · 부산푸드필름페스타 · Haeundae-gu · 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Delicious film festival for the entire family
Official website ↗
Busan One Asia Festival (BOF)Jun · Big CONCERT: June 27 (Sat) – June 28 (Su · 2026 원아시아페스티벌(BOF) · Haeundae-gu
A festival where K-Culture fans from all over the world can enjoy and connect together.
Official website ↗
The beautiful and brilliant hydrangea at Taejongdae ParkJul · Last held 2025. 7. 5. ~ 7. 13. · 수국축제 · Yeongdo-gu · 119, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
Visiting the Busan Hydrangea Flower Cultural Festival
The 19th Busan International Kids & Youth Film FestivalJul · Last held 2025.7.8 ~ 2025.7.19 · 부산국제어린이청소년영화제 · Haeundae-gu · 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Busan Cinema Center)
An exciting festival for children, teenagers and families
Official website ↗
Into the sea of festivalsAug · Last held Expected in August 2025 · 부산바다축제 · Suyeong-gu
Busan is summer, and summer is the Busan Sea Festival!
Official website ↗
Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival, romantic memories of Gupo QuaySep · Last held · 낙동강구포나루축제 · Buk-gu · Hwamyeong Eco Park, 257, Nakdong-daero 1739beon-gil, Buk-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
Sea Art Festival in Busan: A Time When Art Permeated the SeaSep · Last held September 27 (Sat) – November 2 (Sun), 2 · 부산바다미술제 · Gijang-gun · Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
Sasang Riverside FestivalSep · Last held September 20 (Sat) ~ 21 (Sun), 2025 · 사상강변축제 · Sasang-gu · Rugby Field, Samnak Eco Park, Sasang-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
Explore the culture at Geumjeongsanseong FestivalOct · 2026. 10. 16. ~ 10. 18. · 금정산성축제 · Geumjeong-gu · 144, Jangjeononcheoncheon-ro, Geumjeong-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival, a reenactment of the historical day on Dongnae HillOct · 2026.10.16. ~ 2026.10.18. · 동래읍성 역사축제 · Dongnae-gu · 80, Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival, where you can travel back to 1592 in a time machine!
Busan Jagalchi Festival is full of various tastes and entertainment programs, offering the full experienceOct · Last held 2025. 10. 23.-10. 06. · 부산자갈치축제 · Jung-gu · 52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Oiso (Experience), Boiso (Entertain), and Saiso (Enjoy)!
The Busan Chinatown Culture Festival encourages full excitement in Busan Chinatown!Oct · Last held October 17, 2025(Fri) - October 19, 2025 · 차이나타운특구 문화축제 · Dong-gu · 43, Daeyeong-ro 243beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
Discover the charms of Busan’s Chinatown!
Busan International Rock FestivalOct · 2026. 10. 02. ~ 2026. 10. 04. · 부산국제록페스티벌 · Sasang-gu · 29-46, Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, BusanOfficial website ↗
In September, Busan becomes a cinema paradise with the Busan International Film Festival.Oct · 2026. 10. 06. ~ 2026. 10. 15. · 부산국제영화제 · Haeundae-gu · (Busan Cinema Center) 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Discover the World of Cinema in Busan!
Official website ↗
Tour the maze of alleys at the Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival.Oct · Last held · 감천문화마을골목축제 · Saha-gu · 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan
Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival
Busan Craft Beer Masters ChallengeOct · 2026. 10. 16. ~ 2026. 10. 18. · 부산수제맥주마스터스챌린지 · Haeundae-gu · 120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The beautiful harmony in the night sky of Busan, Busan Fireworks FestivalNov · Last held 2025. 11. 15. · 부산불꽃축제 · Suyeong-gu · 219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Fireworks in the autumn night that hugs everyone
Official website ↗
Haeundae Lighting Festival filling the night sea of Haeundae with romanceNov · Last held · 해운대 빛축제 · Haeundae-gu · 264, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Jump into the lights that fill the sea
Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, the feast of Christmas tree lightingDec · Last held 2024. 11. 15. ~ 2025. 02. 02. · 광복로 겨울빛 트리축제 · Jung-gu · 58-2, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Special lights in winter